testimonials
“I’ve been in the Barbieri School drama club since it started. Every year Susi makes it great and lots of fun. She is always encouraging and nobody ever feels left out. Susi always recognizes when someone is working hard, and helps all cast members to do their best. I’ve never been disappointed with our final production. It is always a great show with Susi as our director!” - Adam, Grade 5
"Mrs. Leeming is an incredible director! She makes learning about acting so much fun! She brings out the best in every actor and she is a really hard worker." Emily, Grade 6
"Ms. Susi made it very comfortable for me to be in the Jungle Book. She made it very easy and fun. Being at rehearsal was my favorite part of the week. It was very surprising that I was able to remember so much and the show was just awesome. Thank you Ms Susi, I love you! You're awesome!" - Maggie, Kindergarten
"It has been such a growing experience for our daughter to have been involved in the Barbieri drama program for these past five years. Susi’s passion, deep knowledge, experience, and organization in drama production has made an incredible impact on the shows that have been produced in the school. What’s special about Susi is that she is able to challenge and push all students to take great personal responsibility with their role in the production no matter the size of the part. As a result, all children feel an ownership and take great pride in the production. This ability to bring groups of children from diverse backgrounds together and collaborate in a meaningful, authentic manner is what makes this program so special. We are thrilled she is considering launching a summer program to extend these opportunities for more children across Metrowest." -Dr. John Harutunian, Principal, Oak Hill Middle School, Newton, MA
"Susi’s passion, commitment, intellect, knowledge and experience in drama production makes her programs and shows special events. We have seen how our daughter and hundreds of other Barbieri children have respond to this passion and grown in terms of their own self-confidence and ability to express themselves and perform in front of supportive audiences." -Mona V., Teacher and Parent Barbieri School, Framingham
"We could not be happier to talk about Susi. She is not just a wonderful teacher and director, she is a force of nature. Susi brings amazing energy, passion, and positiveness to her work with children. She has been able to bring out the talents and skills of an incredibly diverse group of students, and has always been able to find a ideal role that fits their talents and maturity. Our daughter Anna Louise has always had a reserved and shy side, but when she is working in plays with Susi, she is so full of happiness and pride and after two years, her experiences in Susi's plays has helped Anna Louise to become more confident and self-assured. Most of all, she is having fun and learning how to work with others to make a play happen. There is really no adequate way to say "thank you" to Susi for the dedication and love she brings to her work with Anna Louise and all the children she teaches." -Joseph and Elena, Parents Barbieri School, Framingham